Elmhurst School vs Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 920 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmhurst School
Aylesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
468 students
Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School
Aylesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
537 students
| Measure | Elmhurst School Aylesbury, South East | Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2360 of 2,471 | #2134 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14613 of 15,697 | #13023 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 468 | 537 |
| Pupils on roll | 468 | 537 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.elmhurstschool.co.uk | www.haydonabbeyschoolandpreschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.8 vs 15.6).
- •Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 47%).
- •Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 468.
- •Elmhurst School is a academy school while Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elmhurst School better than Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School?
On the Success Index (England), Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School ranks higher (25.8 vs 15.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elmhurst School and Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School?
About 920 m in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmhurst School: 468. Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School: 537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmhurst School and Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School rank in South East?
Elmhurst School is 2360th of 2,471 and Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School is 2134th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).